How can you tell if wood is Pernambuco?

Pernambuco wood is often red-brown or orange-brown, Brazilwood is usually a duller medium brown. The density difference between Pernambuco and Brazilwood also lets bow makers make more precise and delicate cuts on Pernambuco, and give Pernambuco bows a beter strength and spring for the same weight of bow.

Are Dorfler bows good?

A beautiful design and rich sound are the trade mark of the Dörfler violin bows. For beginners, advanced and professional players, Dörfler offers a large selection of individually suitable bows. Each bow is a sonorous masterpiece.

What is the difference between brazilwood and Pernambuco?

The difference between the two bows comes from what part of the tree the wood is taken. Pernambuco comes from the denser, slow growing heartwood of the tree, and brazilwood comes from the less dense portion.

What is the most expensive violin bow?

Beares Auctions, London has today announced a new world record for the most expensive violin bow ever sold in history at auction. The silver and ebony mounted violin bow, made by Francois Xavier Tourte, was purchased on Monday for a world record auction price of US $288,960.

What is cumaru wood?

Comments: Wood of the species Dipteryx odorata is most commonly called Cumaru among most woodworkers, though it is sometimes referred to as Brazilian Teak as well: primarily when used as hardwood flooring.

What is Pernambuco wood?

This wood has become endangered, so there’s only a certain amount of trees that can be harvested each year. This wood is only grown in Brazil. If you want a professional level bow, we highly recommend a Pernambuco Violin bow.

How much does a cumaru tree weigh?

Cumaru (Dipteryx odorata) Common Name (s): Cumaru, Brazilian Teak. Scientific Name: Dipteryx odorata. Distribution: Northern South America. Tree Size: 130-160 ft (40-50 m) tall, 3-5 ft (1-1.5 m) trunk diameter. Average Dried Weight: 68 lbs/ft 3 (1,085 kg/m 3) Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .86, 1.09.

What is the difference between IPE and cumaru wood?

Cumaru Decking: Cumaru, which is also known as Brazilian Teak, is less sturdy when compared to Ipe. Two kinds of Cumaru can be seen in the market; Yellow Cumaru and Red Cumaru – the Red Cumaru is mostly used for decking jobs.